The Pub Waterfront Restaurant
20025 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL, 33785
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Address :
20025 Gulf Blvd
Indian Shores, FL, 33785 - Phone (727) 595-3172
- Website https://www.thepubwaterfrontrestaurant.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Heidi H.
I love this place. Came here last year on vacation and was excited to come back this year! They have a good happy hour and the good is really good. I sit at the tiki bar outside and the girls at the bar are super friendly! I just love this place all around. Spend a day at the beach across the street, then pop on over for dinner. Perfect!
(5)Bart T.
I have to say The Pub was ok. My mother and myself were seated quickly during lunch. I was not comfortable in the new chairs on the dock, so I asked to switch to the bar and there was no problem. The staff was very friendly. We had ordered are food, which we had ordered a open face steak sandwich and the blacked grouper. They both turned out ok but I guess I just expected more. My sandwich was pretty basic and a bit bland with a very small order of coleslaw (the size of a dip cup). My mothers blackened grouper was cooked but was not very blackened and looked rushed. I am normally a huge fan of grouper but not this time. Again, it could of been the time of day we went since they did seem busy and filling up, or it also looked as they were training new staff. From what I have heard about this place, I only had a ok experience.
(3)Laura M.
The group ordered salmon, chicken strips, grouper, teriyaki chicken, fried shrimp, ribs and kids cheeseburger. All of it was delicious! I would definitely recommend this restaurant and will eat here again when in this area!! Grouper is expensive but very good. Rice and beans delicious too!!
(5)Christopher P.
Good food, decent price, service was good even at lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Tina was very nice, knew her fish when it came to menu selection.
(4)Karen D.
My first time here! Beautiful view at the dock in the evening, and the breeze coming from the gulf made outdoor seating a pleasant experience. The scallops were delicious, and the yellow fin tuna rare was excellent. However, their Caesar salad was salty, as was the sauce that came with the tuna. They're also going to Italian hell for cutting their pasta before serving . For shame! Our server was nice and somewhat attentive. She would check up on us frequently, but she constantly forgot little things such as side sauces. But other than that she was generally friendly. Not the best first experience, but I think I'll be back for the scallops.
(3)Allison B.
The Pub is a definite "must stop" when in the area. It has a great view, with great food and service. My family and I make sure we stop at the Pub each time we come down to the area. My favorite is the oyster rockefeller. The Pub also has an amazing New Years day brunch!! My piece of advice is to never pass it up!
(5)Marian H.
We were there for my daughter's 57th. birthday , May 1st.and was very unhappy with our meal's!!! My 2 daughter's ordered drink's that were bad, their steak bites were uneatable, not tasting like they were the same, so someone must of changed the recipe. My fish was crispy on the outside, not done in the middle. I did not mention my food as we had enough going on with the 2 daughter's food and drink's being bad!!!! One good thing came out of our trip, our server"Jake" was super!!!! I don't know if I will come back again. Sincerely, Marian Houk, Largo, fl.
(1)Abbey B.
After reading some mixed reviews on Yelp, I was hesitant about the first restaurant we decided to try for Restaurant Week. We had decided that this place would be a good "bang for our buck" and decided to try it out to see for ourselves. We were seated immediately and greeted quite quickly- Always a good start in my book! I ordered the clam chowder, Grouper cakes with slaw, and key lime pie. Overall, this was a great meal! I wasn't too "wowed" by the clam chowder but it wasn't awful either, just so-so, the Grouper cakes were unique because they had some spice to them and delicious, and the key lime was pretty good. The service was great as well- always refilling our waters and checking to see if we needed anything, but not being bothersome. The restaurant is right on the waterfront which adds a great backdrop to the meal. Bottom Line: I know there are mixed reviews on here about the restaurant, but if you're looking for a restaurant with a great view and decently priced food with good quality, I would try it out. If I'm back in Indian Shores anytime soon- I'll return!
(4)Steve M.
Visited a year ago and was very disappointed... but tried it again this past Sunday for Father's day figuring that since Steve Westphal (Hanger, 400 Beach, Parkshore -- all Great!) owned it, they had to have worked out the kinks. Wrong! Didn't even know about the Father's Day specials until I left. Initial service very slow--waitress very nice, however. Calamari was OK. Breading on the Fish Basket was thicker than the fish itself. Shrimp Basket was just OK. I won't go back.
(2)Peter F.
Hostess and manager on duty are idiots! If you have a big party stay away far away! Started by having a party of 16. So we had some people running late and when they showed up the hostess told the rest of our party that they would not serve them period. This is coming from a hostess. I have to give the manager credit for backing up her employee and that's it's as wrong as it was. I'll give a 3 star because the food was good the waiter was super on putting out the fire that he did not make. Rob you rock thanks a bunch. Shanon the hostess and manager Theresa I would really look for a profession that did not involve people.
(3)Lynne D.
I honestly don't understand some of the reviews posted here. We have been going to the Pub for more than 10 years and have NEVER had a bad experience. The staff, including Theresa (T), Vicky, Billy and many, many others always make our visits fun. The food, while not gourmet, IS consistent. Their sirloin tips, grouper nuggets, fish spread and quesadillas are among our favorites. Their prices are very reasonable and they are the only bar that serves a Bloody Caesar, a Canadian favorite. We have met and gained friends there and always enjoy our visits. If you are in the area, visit the Pub and tell the staff that Tim and Lynne say hi!
(4)Tayler J.
The Pub is a local favorite in the Indian Rocks/ Redington/Madeira Beach area and is a very consistent and fun place to go. The crowd is a little bit on the "older" side but during peak Spring Break season the place is filled with younger people too. The best part is the back dock section with the outdoor bar and beautiful view of the intracoastal waterway and passing boats. The food quality is consistent and reasonably priced. I ordered the 1lb. Snow Crab dinner and it was a very large portion for under 20 dollars. Very happy with our continued experiences here. Best time to go is when the weather is nice so you can take advantage of the back dock outdoor section.
(4)Dan D.
I wish the food was good as the service. I was expecting a restaurant that was located on the waterfront to have some decent seafood. We had dined earlier in the week at PJ's which was awesome and figured why not spread the wealth. The menu had some fairly decent choices abd some specials that looked tempting. Both my wife and I tried the fried scallops. What a let down after our dining experience the previous evening. The scallops where about the size of marbles and bordering on being overcooked. You may get past that and give a better rating if the amount of scallop was more than a sliver surrounded by dough. They tasted like stuff you could by at the supermarket under the no name brand. Sorry to be so harsh but there are way better places to eat in this area. BTW Our waitress was awesome.
(1)jacob h.
thanks for supplying a deck hand to help us boat in. even on a busy sunday we found a slip. courteous service. I'd recommend they shake or at least toss drinks before serving though...our 'lazy' bloody Mary's were served with blotches of worcestershire and all the vodka at the top......a small step to integrate the drink would have made it a lot better drink.
(4)D B.
I was surprised at some of the bad reviews because we went on Thanksgiving night, it was one of the only places open, and what should have been a bunch of disgruntled employees that were forced away from their family time to go to work, turned out to be a bunch of pleasant and attentive folks that acted like they were glad to see us. The food was all good, service was fast, the view of the water and the docks from our table was great. No complaints here!
(5)Joseph D.
Nice atmosphere and good service! Unfortunately that's all I can say. The blackened grouper was extremely salty! My girlfriend had the coconut shrimp and she said it was kind of dry. My son was smart and just had a chicken sandwich which was fine. His girlfriend had surf and turf and the fillet mignon was tuff. There are much better places to go at Indian Rocks beach so don't waist your hard earned money here,
(2)Allison R.
I only stopped here for a drink with some clients for work. It was nice to sit out on the dock and watch the dolphins come and go. The weather was nice, so it was very pleasant. Not sure about the food, as all we had was a drink.
(4)Matthew S.
Had lunch at The Pub Waterfront twice while in the area early in April, 2013. We were fortunate that the weather cooperated, allowing our group to enjoy good food while taking in the beautiful inter-coastal waterway view from the restaurant's outdoor seating area. Service was efficient, quick, and friendly. The food was good, especially the clam chowder, the ribs, and the grouper. We had the grouper as a sandwich (both fried and grilled), in addition to being served as "nuggets" and as an grilled entree. The sea scallops were good, as was the haddock. The parking lot was filled to near capacity on both of our visits, yet we didn't have to wait for a table. The place is bigger than it appears. If in the Indian Shores area, I'd strongly recommend having a delicious meal here.
(4)Jan S.
Average food, good service, pleasant view. Nice touches at Valentine's Day and other special occasions with free flowers. Free parking and easy to find. Prices are moderate.
(3)Mg G.
Been here twice. The only thing I would go back for is the clam chowder. The rest is pretty run of the mill. Husband had the grilled swordfish...it was way over done. I had the grouper bits, which were pretty disappointing as they had a cornmeal like coating. The salad was just ok, and the crab cakes were just ok. Probably won't go back.
(3)Seth S.
The Pub was way more than I expected. The outside isn't bad, but when you walk inside you see a nicely maintained restaurant with a great view of the inner coastal water. If you're into sports, they have enough TVs for every nfl game. The menu is diverse, especially on Sunday when there's a big buffet, or you can order from the regular menu.
(4)Boriana P.
Awful! I know the word Pub is in the name, so my culinary expectations should not be high, but come on! At least wash the only tomato in the salad. Mine was an old dirty lonely tomato among huge chunks of old equally dirty iceberg lettuce. The meal was not any better. It would have been nice to warn people that fried also means breaded. I got the bay scallops- which were actually Patagonian scallops- huge difference! I thought i was ordering Juicy plump bay scallops and I got tiny breaded Patagonian scallops. Never again!
(1)Stacy L.
If I was rating the outdoor patio by the water, I would have easily given 5 stars. But since food was involved, I give it a disappointing 2...m that's being nice. Ordered glass of wine, chicken cordon bleu with a house salad, no onion. N asked for a modified Rueben...swap corned beef for turkey, swap sauerkraut for coleslaw. No wine, no salad, get the chicken dish n sandwich with sauerkraut. Returned sandwich and asked for wine n salad.salad came out with onion. Then asked if they could hold the chicken entree in back so we could enjoy our salad n eat entrees together....no, not a good idea. N where is my wine??? For us only having one day a week together to eat, we were not happy. Food wasn't good. Next time, may just stop by for a cocktail on back patio n eat elsewhere
(2)Sarah L.
We were riding our bicycles along gulf blvd and decided to stop here for a couple drinks and appetizers. Big mistake. This place was such a disappointment. First of all, our waitress was not very friendly or helpful. She seemed annoyed by us. We ordered our drinks and then 20 min later when she brought them to us we finally ordered our appetizers. We just got a salad and coconut shrimp. 30 minutes later, when she finally returned we ordered more drinks. Add another 10 minutes and someone else brought out our salad and coconut shrimp. The salad was decent sized. But the shrimp was so pathetic. Four!!! $8.95 for four measly shrimp. They weren't jumbo, large, or even big for that matter. Almost $9 for four medium sized shrimp. That's just ridiculous. So obviously we finished in less than 5 minutes. I really try to eat at local businesses and support them. But this is asinine. Outback has better tasting coconut shrimp, at a better price, served by someone without a stick up their butt. So anyway, about another 30 minutes later she checks in us and we just ask for the check. 10 minutes go by and by this time we were so impatient that I just went to the bar and paid. Needless to say, I'll never return. I'd rather go some place else where I'm not such an inconvenience to a waitress and where I don't feel like I'm getting ripped off.
(1)Terry M.
Wasn't the best. Wasn't the worst. Just so so. Nice view of the water and was treated well by the staff.
(2)Susi D.
Seafood sea view, great service, clean and great food!
(4)Alex S.
Food was ok. Didn't think the quality matched the price. It has a great view. Entertainment on Friday night is not that great. It was a one person show.
(3)Veronica O.
As mentioned in other reviews, the waterfront area has a very nice view of the inter-coastal with seating inside and out. Our group sat outside because the weather was nice, and honestly, the inside was stuffy. Our server was very nice and as accommodating as possible. The food was marginal.
(3)Paul A.
Waited for a long time 25~35 Minutes, then 10 minutes for a server. Smoked Fish Spread was OK. Nice view thought,
(3)Tom R.
Let's just say I probably will not be going back to The Pub the next time we go down to Florida. The view was great, we really enjoyed sitting right next to the water and having dinner, but personally I was a little indifferent to everything else. To start with the service was awful. Everyone from the hostess to the server (although the server was a little better than the hostess). The hostess that took our name was ok, since all she had to do was write down our name and hand us a buzzer, but the hostess that sat us was a moron. We followed her towards the patio dining area as she appeared to be looking off into the distance at, what I assumed was, our table... it wasn't. She was apparently distracted by a butterfly or something because as she passed one table she dropped off the menus she was holding and continued to chase the magical little butterfly she apparently was distracted by.... not so much as a, "here you go, enjoy your meal" or anything, just a drop and walk... The menu was ok, I guess. I went with the fried tilapia and it wasn't terrible, but whenever we tried to get the waitresses attention for anything else she was nowhere to be found. And when we finally did find her and requested something (extra tartar sauce) it took about 20 minutes for her to bring it over after she clearly walked back and forth passed us like 5 times... So with mediocre food and pretty terrible service, I think it's safe to say I won't be dining here when we come back to Florida. And I'm not really sure how anyone can say the main reason to come here is for the atmosphere... all I saw were about 10 drunks hanging at the bar. I guess if that's what you're looking for then the atmosphere will be just what you want.
(2)Rob J.
Not a bad place near Reddington Shores/ BelleAire beach. Solid choices, raw oysters, fried shrimp and fish, decent baskets. They do have a few slips on the inter-coastal to tie up at. You won't be disappointed!
(3)Me Y.
The food was so good, we ate here twice in one week. Table on the inner water way deck was great. Had blackened grouper and tilapia early bird special, Grouper was better. Key lime pie was delish!
(5)Stephen C.
Our first stop, and best stop when visiting the area. We literally have gotten off the plane and drove straight to The Pub for seared tuna and seafood chowder. Nice cold drafts, and I have yet to find a menu item that I haven't enjoyed. Great view of the inter-coastal, and I would suggest, suitable for young and old.
(5)Nick M.
We just visited The Pub only due to the fact that Crabby Bills was very busy as we drove by. The only good thing about this restaurant is the view. After ordering our dinner, we were presented with our salads in less than two minutes later. What a completely uninspired plate of green, but they did happen to throw on one cherry tomato. I ordered the scallop dinner, and my girlfriend ordered the Alaskan king crab dinner. My scallop dinner consisted of 8 midsize diver scallops, not the large ones that I come to expect with a dinner meal. They were broiled, and they were just....ok. It was served with a yellow rice and black bean combo which was bland. The crab dinner was awful, you could tell that the crab was old due to the fact you didn't need to use the cracker to break the shell. It was a complete waste of $60. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Robert Irvine needs to come in and to a restaurant makeover as well....seriously outdated.
(2)J. X.
I don't know which was worse: the service, the food, or the drinks. I had dined here years ago for brunch and lunch occasionally and remembered the view being great and the food also. Not anymore. Stopped in recently on a Saturday night with a large party. We waited so long for our drinks that after the first round we just walked up to the bar and started a new tab there. The bartender poured barely i oz counts of liquor - it was awful, completely watered down, and you could not even taste the alcohol. Should have had wine like some others in my party. Our waiter was a complete disaster. Seemed completely out of it, rude, did not know the menu, could not answer questions, unprofessional, didn't seem to care at all, was disruptive, etc. Just wow. Our appetizers finally came out and sadly were the highlight of the night. We ordered most of the appetizers and all were great. Took our waiter about 30 min to even begin clearing off the table which by now was covered in at least 3 rounds of glasses per person and 8 appetizer plates. It was ridiculous. Another 20 min later he finally took our food orders. Food took about another 45 min to come out. Two of the orders came out even later and it wasn't even correct. We all tried each others entrees and the only one that I tried that was mildly edible was the onion crusted salmon. Everything else was either cold or had no flavor at all. Even the salads and pasta. How does that happen? At the end of the night the waiter gave my two friends a free "coconut" each because their food was late/wrong. Um ok? Thanks for the gesture I guess. A dinner that as suppose to take an hour and a half took over three hours. All in all, a night that was suppose to be fun (celebrating a birthday) turned into a complete disaster as everyone had a problem with something or another. The terrible service and food completely ruined everyone's mood. We will not be back.
(1)Heather M.
The pub has pretty good food but the main reason I come here is for the atmosphere. You can get a good burger or seafood for a decent price and be seated right on the water. The clam chowder here is great, definitely worth a try. I tried the pasta once and it was just so so. I think if you stick with the basics you're better off. The staff is really friendly and the service is great. Wasn't too crazy about their specialty drinks, but like I said if you want seafood with a cold beer with a good view, this is the place to go.
(4)Tom M.
Not to hate on this place, but my wife and I couldn't stop laughing about how bad the food was. The bread was super plain, not even warmed. The salad was just lettuce and dressing. The veggies were obviously frozen and didn't have a hint of butter or seasoning. I thought I'd have to spit out my one bite of the squash but I struggled through it. The $17 "blackened shrimp" was just 6 lightly grilled shrimp with a ton of table pepper. We couldn't believe how bad the food was. Or that we seriously had to pay 45 real dollars for it. It was a joke. My wife commented that the server seemed like she might just walk out and leave at any moment. Totally disinterested. The bright side was that the atmosphere was just what we were looking for. Guy playing piano and singing at the bar. Great view of the bay. Crowded with people having a good time. So if you insist on going, just don't order any food. That's where we went wrong.
(1)Michelle L.
I really like The Pub...not so much for their food but for the atmosphere. I've only sat outside, and it's just so nice, right by the water, beautiful view, boats coming in and out, lots of sunshine (and shade if you choose), just a great experience. The food is okay, I only get apps and always get the oysters rockafeller which is great and the fish spread which is good, but not as good as Woodys (The Pub's spread is a little too thin and not served with onions). The stuffed mushrooms I had last week were just okay... On a nice day, would highly recommend for a fun lunch!
(3)Philip H.
I love this place! Sitting out on the docks by the intercostal, having a beer and some freshly shucked oysters - great way to brunch with friends and family. The helpful and friendly staff seated us with our dogs in no time, serving up good seafood fast. Honestly, Crab Shack could learn a thing or two from this place!
(4)Dan S.
We ended up here for apps and beers -- not sure why all the negative or mediocre food jabs, but the shrimp and oysters apps were very nice (13 oysters, very huge even in late May!) and the clam chowder was totally tasty as well. Beer selection is for the masses, so boo on selection, but Blue Moon at least. As all others have indicated, ambience on the outdoor patio was great, staff was nice & honest. Good stuff.
(3)Mike S.
Our first nite on the beach we needed a place to eat. At first, there was a line here and the place seemed a little chaotic. The place had live music and a local scene at the bar, dancing and singing along. Seating was offered in or out. We opted in and had a great view of the intercoastal. Food was decent beach food--grouper and other mostly friend seafood options. The service, slow at first, ended quite strongly. Super friendly wait staff. They serve brunch on weekends but we did not partake.
(3)Benji M.
My wife and I came here for dinner while on vacation. Our hotel had a flyer for it and it sounded good, and according to fellow Yelpers it seemed like a decent place to go. One thing I enjoyed right off the bat was that there were two separate entrances, one for outdoor dining and one for indoor. We decided to sit outside, even though it looked like there was a thunderstorm coming. We were seating and started looking over the menus. It took about 10 minutes for our server to greet us. She took our drink orders, brought them back, and then waited another 10 minutes or so before taking our food order. I ordered a draft Amberbok for $2.75 which I thought was a great deal, but it came in a 12oz plastic cup. This must be a common thing in Florida because it happened to me at Sloppy Joe's too. I'm used to getting pints for around $4 and it would be nice if the menu stated that it was only a 12oz beer. Anyway, when ordering dinner, I asked for suggestions and our server didn't seem very eager to help, giving me short answers that weren't very helpful. I ended up ordering the grilled mahi mahi with mango chutney salsa and my wife had the Alaskan snow crab. I also got a dinner salad with a raspberry vinaigrette that was BRIGHT pink, but very delicious. We both liked our entrees quite a bit too. The view from the deck was very nice, right on the water, and we would have had a nice sunset had the sky not have been filled with large black clouds. On a sunny day though I'm sure it's amazing, although it might get a little too hot too. Although our food was good, our service was absolutely terrible and it kind of ruined our experience. Luckily(?), according to other Yelpers their service was great, so we must have just caught a bad server. She didn't tell us her name, wasn't very friendly, never once came to check on us after giving us our food, and when we were finished with our meals, took our plates without asking us if we'd like any refills. My wife and I had both needed drinks for about 15 minutes, with our server passing by several times on her way to other tables, and she didn't even look. I actually got up, walked over to the bar, and got more drinks from the bartender, who initially tried to charge me for another soda and a water, but then I explained that our server was ignoring us and we were actually having dinner at a table 5 feet away. She seemed reluctant to give me the drinks for free but finally did. The worst part about all of this is that we could see our server at the other end of the deck goofing off with male co-workers. And when I say goofing off, I mean she was posing for pictures they were taking of her with their cell phones. Not very professional. Finally, very surprisingly, when she finally brought our our check, so looked and saw our new drinks and didn't even comment and ask where we got them or apologize for not getting them for us. She truly was a horrible server. One of the worst I've ever had in my life. I am crossing my fingers and hope that if you go there, you do not get her. I wish she would have told us her name so I could tell you to avoid her! Overall, our food was good but not amazing, and the service was terrible. The view was the best part. Because of this, I only give it 3 stars, and probably wouldn't ever go back.
(3)Willie S.
OK 3.5 for being on the inter-coastal. The food is good but not close to remarkable. Nice friendly place with convenient location. Good for families. But nothing to justify the 5 star rating - if in the area you should eat there and eat seafood.
(3)Justin T.
Ok, you DO get a nice view of the Intracoastal. After that, prepare to be disappointed. As soon as I saw the preponderance of the blue haired ladies dining there (not all of the elderly fit this description, but the ones here certainly did) I knew I was in trouble. But my friend wasn't inclined to leave, so hence the meal that led to my review. If you want horribly overpriced food, prepared in the most unimaginative, average way, with a waitstaff that appears to be bored or simply disinterested, then this is your place. My $16 steak was coarse and tough (but at least cooked correctly as ordered). The garlic mashed potatoes were lacking in garlic and pasty in consistency. The salad was the epitome of the ordinary, with a bottled dressing to die 'from,' not for. The bread was without substance or anything resembling a crust. The butter arrived in prepackaged tubs (what is this, a diner)? I swear, even the water seemed subpar, but that was probably just the totality of this decidely undelightful dining experience hitting me. Like I said to my friend after being seated, "Let's leave now."
(1)Tobi D.
My food was so good, the waitress (Suzie) was super nice and very attentive, and this place has seating on the water. I was lucky enough to be vacationing on a very gorgeous day and was able to watch boaters come up and dock and admire the very nice boats that came and went down the bay canal. I had the sirloin salad with bleu cheese crumbles. The salad did have too many romaine ribs in it for my taste, but there was no denying that the proportions of meat, cheese, fried thin onions and dressing were perfect. I dined with my dad and my husband, they had the grouper sandwich and the Chicken Cesar salad respectively and they also enjoyed there food. I had a bite of my husband's grouper sandwich and it was very clean tasting, the fish was so very fresh. I will definitely stop back in at the Pub if I am ever in Indian Shores again, which I plan on!
(4)Elizabeth C.
Fantastic, Pull your boat right up to the dock parking lot and enjoy. Service was southern hospitality at its best. Food was good. View wonderful.
(5)Gourmet G.
Considering all the rain the Bay Area has had this winter, I couldn't have picked a better time to spend a few months in Florida. On a day when the sky was a brilliant blue and a nice breeze kept the low-80s temperatures from becoming overbearing, we headed to this waterfront spot that has been serving locals and tourists alike for the past four decades. Seated on a deck overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway, we watched seagulls soar and private boats putter by as we enjoyed two of the Sunset Specials, oddly named given they're served daily between 11:00am and 6:00pm. Each meal includes a house salad or cup of chowder and a choice of fries, baked or garlic mashed potatoes, wild rice with black beans, sauteed fresh vegetables, or linguini. Although it seemed too warm for soup, we allowed our delightful waitress to cajole us into having the chowder - creamy rich and thick with more clams than potatoes - and were glad we did. Linguini proved to be the perfect side for basil-encrusted mahi mahi, bathed with a sauce of tomatoes, onions, and garlic, and the nicely-crisp veggies went well with baked flounder stuffed with fresh crabmeat. The restaurant has fifty boat slips to accommodate those patrons who enjoy the finer things in life, a lounge with fourteen TVs for Bucs fanatics, and a nightly piano bar. UPDATE 04/01/06: Yesterday's lunch was good enough to lure us back this morning to try the weekend brunch buffet. All-you-can-eat standard breakfast fare for $8.99 . . . none of it was extraordinary, but eating it on the sunny deck probably helped make it taste better than it would have had we consumed it indoors.
(5)TootTootTootsie G.
It's too hot and humid to sit outdoors in the summer, but when the weather is cooler we love to come here for cocktails and dinner on the deck. Everything here is delicious, especially the seafood.
(5)Ty T.
The parking lot always stays packed, but there are plenty of free tables at this restaurant---and with good reason. From a snarly hostess to bad food to a waiter who never checked on us once during our meal, there are plenty of reasons to avoid The Pub. My stuffed flounder was damp, rubbery, and tasted like it had been frozen then microwaved. My wife's "fresh" mahi mahi was dry and bland. My daughter's grilled cheese sandwich was the only properly-cooked item we were served. With so many decent seafood places in the area, there's no reason to go to The Pub.
(2)Lincoln s.
Dirty and the waitstaff is the slowest I have ever seen!! Save your money
(1)Mike S.
Great atmosphere, great views and terrific food. The Pub has a decidedly 'retro' feel which completely adds to its charm. We came in for a late dinner there in August 2006, and the piano bar was in full effect with some locals there having a great time. Service was outstanding, and they had a great selection on the menu. Highly recommended.
(5)Jim N.
The Onion Crusted Salmon was enjoyed by three in our party, the Cod Basket by two. My wife loved the Tomato Basil Mahi and she doesn't usually order baked fish. Service was friendly. Early bird special pricing before 6pm includes Caesar salad.
(4)Amy J.
We had family in town and this place was across from their condo. We went there a few times during their stay. Everyone liked the food here. The grouper nuggets tasted very fresh and weren't too greasy. The calamari was better the 2nd time we went than the first. Desserts come from a local bakery in the area and everyone enjoyed them. Bucket drinks were good too and $12 but worth the money. Refills were only $10. Would go back.
(4)Bob B.
At first glance this restaurant seems like a fine quaint seaside eatery, so I went in with high hopes. The host at the front seemed to care less that we were there and left us standing for almost five minutes. After that we were ushered to a cramped table where a stand-offish, inattentive waitress took our order. I had the fried shrimp dinner. Nothing too spectacular here. The event that took me by surprise was when the waitress pointed out the correct tip amount on our receipt to us. All in all i was disappointed.
(2)E F.
Had lunch here, Saturday, October 4, 2014. Had their early bird dinners, which are available from 11 AM to 6 PM. The onion straws appetizer was excellent. The bread (rolls) were so-so. They aren't adding anything to the meal. Garden salad was good size, crisp, could have used a bit more salad dressing. Clam chowder was a bit thick and a bit salty. Salmon, steak, and shrimp entrees were ll good. Waitress was very attentive and responsive. She was on top of getting drink refills and following up with us. All-in-all a good meal, excellent view, great service.
(4)Dan R.
We had a very good meal here on Christmas Eve. It was a complete menu, reasonable prices. I had the steak and my wife had samon with crab - both were very good and the baked potatoes were excellent. They were busy but service was good and the view of the inner coastal, was very pleasant. I will definitely eat there again.
(4)Matthew S.
My wife and I live in the neighborhood, and we have you eaten at all of the restaurants along the water strip over the last couple of years several times, including the pub. We find that the pub is inconsistent, never delivering good food, good service, we're good portions all on the same night. Tonight, we went there for dinner as we have several times before and the portions were smaller and the service was extremely poor, the waiter never refilled my water glass though I waited 20 minutes to a half an hour for him to do so without saying anything. The competition is too intense and other options too good along the strip to waste your time here. I won't be back
(3)Geoffrey R.
I have a funny feeling that some of the newer 5 star reviews are employees of this place. When we arrived we were seated promptly and the staff seemed nice, but that's as far as their good service went. Our waiter seemed rather occupied while taking our orders. When he brought our drinks, he was standing there talking to my wife and I while spinning his drink tray around like he was a sign spinner and as a result all the spillage from our drinks was splashing on us but he didn't stop. The prices seem that of a Fine Dining restaurant, and the food matches more of a Seafood, American style fare. I wasn't feeling Sea Foodish, so i decided to go with a $10 bacon cheeseburger with fries. My wife got the coconut shrimp. Our food appeared about 15 minutes later and i was not surprised to see that my $10 dish was worth about $5 in the food quality. I ordered the burger medium, but instead it was well done, but then again how can you get a frozen, pre-packaged beef patty to be medium when it has been frozen for who knows how long. Next to my cheap unflavorful burger was a pinch of fries. I swear you get more fries from a small order at McDonalds. My wife's Coconut shrimp wasn't anything to write home about either. The tails were still on, and my wife had to devein a couple of the shrimp. Fried Coconut shrimp poop anyone? She could only stomach a couple of the shrimp before she gave up. She just loves coconut shrimp, but this place is awful. Summary: This place is very pricey for the lack of food quality they offer. Their service likes to douse you with your drink order, and after you get you food they seem to disappear. We will not be back.
(1)Ameesh P.
I'd never heard of this place until the boat charter I went on recently stopped here for lunch. I was very impressed with the availability of dock space and how accommodating the staff was to the boat we were on. It was convenient to walk off the boat into the outdoor dining area. The waitress that took care of us was very friendly and exemplified what a great server should be. She was very attentive and went above and beyond to make everyone in our 12 person party feel at home. The food was decent, but the best part was the frozen drinks they serve. The Mango Surprise I ordered had quite a bit of liquor in it, mainly tequila, but you couldn't even taste it. In my books that the perfect definition of a beach drink and best way to enjoy a relaxing day off!
(3)Rob W.
This is nice waterfront eatery on the intracoastal waterway. You can come by car or boat. Over the years they have improved the facilities and the menu into what is now a very enjoyable place to eat while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. We like sitting outside on the deck on a nice day.
(4)Charles C.
Great location on the water, excellent beet selection and Pina Colada was awesome. Food was excellent and quickly served, the oysters Rockefeller were delicious. I recommend this place for seafood and land lovers.
(5)John T.
We had fish & chips basket, a Neptune salad, fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, and a teriyaki chicken sandwich with fries. Also had house salads. The food was good; the waiter was inattentive. Coleslaw with the fish & chips has mandarin orange segments...an interesting and surprisingly tasty twist. Red pepper pieces in the Alfredo was not as well received. Waterfront tables on the Narrows bring sparrows begging for bread crumbs and more amusingly, crows who steal sugar and sweetener packets from empty tables. Menus, your first impression of their food, were worn, with plastic laminate pealing and in some cases wet and dirty. Fortunately food was better with wide variety.
(3)Daniel D.
Great food, great location, great and friendly service. Deserves more than 3 stars. Excellent fresh grouper and snapper.
(4)Nicole S.
Crappy service. Crappy food. And there's something about waiting for my food watching my server shove food in his mouth every time he left someone's table.
(1)Becca C.
This place was so delicious! The outdoor seating was perfect for a relaxing afternoon lunch. Super fresh fish. The calamari was a perfect starter. And the lunch specials you really can't beat for13 bucks! Hope I get to go back to enjoy again sometime!
(5)Patricia R.
The atmosphere is awesome and the views are incredible! It's a blast to be able to pull right up to the dock to a restaurant. The dock hand was fast and competent, but inpatient with us as newbies. The service was fast and fairly friendly. The crab cakes were great, but the salad and fried shrimp very run of the mill. Not bad, but you certainly won't ever be craving them. Even at an off time they were pretty busy. The servers were airing some differences between themselves. They were quiet about it, but I still caught on. Something that should have been handled after hours or behind the scenes for sure. We would come again with the thought in mind of what we would really be getting.
(3)J D.
took my wife and son and college pal to dinner. the food and service was very good. Steak was cooked perfect,fishermans platter was very good and my wifes grouper was awesome she said. apps were good too...clams casino and grouper nuggets. Worth the price and atmosphere is all seafood..very nice we had dinner Wednesday night..not bizzy
(4)Paul G.
Great tilapia blackened Garlic mashed potatoes & Beer. Great service. 5 Stars from us
(5)Jenny S.
I have to say that I have driven past this place many times due to the 3 star rating. I had friends in town and we ended up eating out at a busy time on Friday night. The place I where we had planned to eat had an hour wait so we decided to cruise down the beach. Pulled in here and there was zero parking. I hopped out to check out the wait time while my friend waited to park. I was greeted by very friendly hostess that said she would find a place for me with no wait. The place seemed packed but she said she would find room! My friend finally parked and we came in to find that we had an awesome table right next to the windows on the water!!! Our server was an enthusiastic, helpful young man and the food was tremendous!! I had the filet with blue cheese and it was cooked perfectly!! The kid's meal was huge!! Very kid friendly location in general. Big hit for my visitors. On the way out, the hostess showed my little girl some interesting things in the restaurant. Very caring people! I went home and told my husband that we can't drive past this place anymore.
(5)Debra B.
Great place. Great view from the dock. Parking is abundant and easy getting in/out. We went for breakfast during the week. I understand they have a Sunday buffet I bet is good. Our breakfast food was very good. I ordered poached eggs that were cooked perfectly and they have thick sliced breakfast potatoes with onions that were very tasty. Nice portions of sausage an bacon. Returned another day for afternoon snack/beer. Had the wings that were also hot, spicy and good. The waitresses are very friendly and treat you like long lost friends.
(4)Danan C.
I had a cod basket and it was delicious, I would have to say that it's among the best fish n' chips I've had to date. My buddy had the shrimp basket and he also thought it was delicious. The crusts were crispy, but not overdone like MANY places cook it. You would think there is enough parking, but there is not compared to how many the place can seat, so the lot is a little undersized and therefore almost always full during heavy meal traffic. That I know of, there is no inside seating, it's all outside save for a few tables that are covered by roofs, but no walls. You can pull your boat straight up to their docks and they provide slips for boats large and small. They even provide someone to help you tie up and cast off, which is excellent in my opinion.
(4)Greg T.
Great service, they love kids, but the food (shrimp basket) was terrible. Without the sauce, it tasted microwaved. 2 stars for service only!
(2)Erica A.
Clam chowder and oysters rockefeller are must haves here. Creative cocktails, friendly staff, right on the water.
(5)Sara T.
We stopped in on a Friday afternoon (2pm) in September and since it was 90+ degrees outside opted to sit inside. The inside area was nice. We were sat next to the window so we would have a nice view. The waitress was a little slow but I've noticed most service is slow when there are not many customers. We did not order anything fancy, chicken strips and fries for me and the Pub burger for my fiance. This is where they won us over though. He asked for his burger medium rare and they actually made it medium rare! Few restaurants do this. The reason for our visit was we were searching locations to have dinner after our beachside wedding in the area. We spoke to the manager, Bill and had a great experience with him. He was very enthusiastic and offered up a lot of different options. Private deck outside for our group, offered to do a special limited menu if we wanted to keep our costs down, etc. We were looking at other restaurants in the area but had such a great response from him we decided to go with it. A month (Sunday evening 7:30pm)later we returned with a group of 17 people and we had the small private deck reserved. It fits much more than 17 people and they had no problem with us re-arranging the tables so we could be closer together. We had two servers waiting on us and they were very friendly and attentive. Anything we asked, they got right on it for us. Since our party was pretty small we opted to let our guests order anything off the menu instead of the limited menu option. Every single guest was happy with their order. They ranged from steak (cooked just as asked) burgers (medium rare again), bay shrimp and scallop scampi over pasta (my mother said it's the best she's had in years) to tilapia, oysters and a wrap were also items ordered. For those who say it's basic bar food, I disagree. They do have that with some of their options but they also have nice options as well. Overall, we were very happy with our experience. I ordered a Blue Hawaiian, an alcoholic beverage not on the menu and the waitress said the bar tender had to look it up to make it but they did and also asked if it was correct and it was. If I had to find one downside to it, is the seating area was pretty dark as it was after sunset. There was a small light, but it would have been nice to have a couple more lights. All in all, we're happy we chose it and plan to return on our anniversary!
(5)Martà M.
We stopped in at this Pub one evening on a run between IRB and St. Pete Beach. This restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating. Just wanting to have a few drinks, we chose to sit outside in the unusually cool-for-Florida air. This outdoor area (since I believe there may be two) was equipped with a full bar, high tops and standard four-top tables. A few steps away from the dining area leads to a ramp for the boat dock, making it easy for boaters to park and dine. They even offer slips for larger vessels. I wasn't thrilled with their beer selection, so I settled on a Shock Top. Another chick in our group decided to try their Cosmopolitan. It was STRONG. Even so, it was still quite good. (She must've liked it too since she ordered a second.) We arrived a bit late, and ordered our second round right as the servers began to prep for close. Even so, we didn't feel rushed by any of the staff. I purchased seven of the drinks that were consumed by our group (mostly beer), and with tip, my tab was almost $70.00! Ouch! If it weren't for the atmosphere, sadly this Pub would've only earned two stars.
(3)Michelle C.
Great view of the intercostal; oysters Rockefeller were good; good for kids; lots of tvs to watch sports
(4)Jan M.
"Awesome" My husband and I travel for a living and eating in restaurants are a common event. We chose this restaurant from on line reviews and were not disappointed. We loved everything about the restaurant: the location, environment, food, service, etc.) For the first time fried lobster was experienced and it was delicious. The waitress had a great personality and was quite helpful in answering questions related to the menu. I substituted fries for pasta and the cost of my meal was less. Most restaurants do not do this. We were so impressed with the fried lobster that we asked how it was made and the waitress asked the chef for us. I ordered a Fuzzy Mango drink and the leftover was brought to my husband to sample-never experienced that as much as we dine out. The scenery was very nice-we watched boats pull up to the restaurant dock and enjoyed the atmosphere. We did choose to dine in rather than outside seating. All seats provide great views. You'll not be disappointed with your experience at this restaurant. Visited July 2013
(5)Christi C.
The food and view was excellent as usual. I have been coming here for years. Our waiter went above and beyond. Spring breakers were next to us. Our waiter had to climb over the sea wall to retrieve a child's shoe. Later on, he had to fix a table. His name was Kane and he was insanely good at everything!! He was a great waiter!!!!
(5)Joey E.
I enjoyed my dinner at The Pub Waterfront. I had the Jalapeño Crusted Snapper, which I highly recommend! We ate inside and the view was nice. There were very few people in the restaurant when we had dinner, and the environment was peaceful. The waitress was on top of her game, so the service was great. All in all, a good place for dinner!
(4)Megan B.
This was across from our condo so it gets a 5 star for location. Our waitress Shannon was super friendly and quick! I ordered the surf and turf- the steak was one of the best I've ever had! Everyone else enjoyed their food - including the kids who got frisbee plates to take home. After dinner Shannon took the leftover bread and threw it in the water and showed the kids a swarm of catfish- the kids loved it! Oh and get a piece of Key Lime Pie you won't be disappointed!!!
(5)Susan L.
Such a disappointment. Went there with 6 adults and a child while on vacation. The batter used on the fish and chips was just awful - not edible, in fact, it was so thick and heavy I had to search for the fish, which was less than a half inch thick inside the 2 inch thick piece served! One adult ordered the Mahi with tomato and basil - this dish was served cold and the fish was overcooked. The tomatoes tasted like they cam right out of a can of diced tomatoes and basil. Server did not offer any replacement and said he hoped the service and drinks were okay. Go to Crabby Bill's instead!
(1)Ann A.
Ordered the Seafood Louis salad and it was excellent. Also had a mojito that tasted just the way I like it. The outdoor seating was relaxing and our waiter was attentive. Would definitely return!
(4)Rachel M.
Drove all over from ft. De soto and all the way north towards clearwater to find a restaurant that was pet friendly and covered outside for the rain. Found this place finally. I looked forward to trying stone crab since it was in season. Hubby ate chicken alfredo. Our plates were pretty small considering the price. The taste for both of our dishes were no big deal. At least our waitress was nice. All in all this place was no biggie but our check was a huge biggie. I think we will pass next time :(
(2)Kristin K.
Terrible service. Lame food. If you want to pay $15 for a 4oz. grouper sandwich with the bloodline and wait until you're almost done eating for a beverage, then eat here.
(1)Chris L.
Stopped at The Pub for dinner one night while in Florida on Vacation. The location is good, and its a really big place. They have outdoor and indoor seating. We sat ourdoors which was great but didn't come without its downside as well. It's right on the water so birds can be a problem, especially if there are little kids feeding them. The food was pretty good, your standard pub type food with a little more seafood mixed in. I had fried shrimp which was pretty good, but you can't really screw up fried shrimp. The service was pretty good too. I'd go back again if I was in the area.
(3)Cam B.
Arrived by water, seated outside, but waited 20 minutes for a server on a Friday afternoon. Fast food , scallops ok, better places to visit on the same stretch of Gulf Blvd. nice docking ... Enhance menu to include king crab, better choices of premium seafood. We do live in Fl.
(2)Jay T.
This was my first time here ever lived in the area six years and the service was very accommodating... My friend and I wanted to sit by the water and the hostess opened a section up for us that was closed Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive Definitely will be going back ...
(5)Kat Y.
Great place for some Oysters and drinks. I loved the Oysters, buffalo shrimp and their key lime pie. I didn't love that they serve their smoked fish salad with prepackaged crackers, it makes the dish look cheap and unappealing even though it wasn't bad. The blended Mango fuzzy naval was amazing!
(4)Judy W.
My friend said she always visits here when her family is in town. My friend and I visited on a Sunday for lunch. We were seated inside near the window (we were not asked our preference on location). Our server was so sweet. She gave the impression she really enjoyed her job. My friend and I both ordered the same item from the daily special, a Caesar Salad with Scallops. We opted to drink iced tea instead of alcohol. The salad was good, and the scallops were cooked perfect. It may be a historical place, and it was O.K., but didn't impress me enough to make it a regular visit.
(3)Sara T.
Wonderful restaurant. AMAZING food with reasonable pricing for waterfront dining. We had the Grouper bites for an appetizer (I recommend the hot sauce), I had crab cakes and my fella had the Reuben. Te crab cakes were probably the best I've ever had. 99% crab, 1% bread crumbs. The reuben was stacked with meat and the bread was so flavorful! Why only three stars? The owner, Steve. If I had met the man before we went there for dinner, I might have picked another place.
(3)Sydney T.
It was OK. The Salmon was not the best but the shrimp was very good. Great view. The service was GREAT.
(4)Bill K.
This was my first time. The resturant is getting old and needs a make over. 70's and 80's music was great and the servers were nice, but the service was slow. The food was good, not great. No hush puppy's just day two or three day old rolls. Might have had a better experience if I could have ate on the deck that faces the Inland waterway but it looked like rain. Check for 1 with two beers $42 ... yawn
(3)Audrey G.
Debated to give the place a 2 or 1 star. Service was mediocre, she forgot to enter in an order and blamed it on the system... The food wasn't so great very bland, left the shells of the crab and shrimp was not properly devained. The view was the only good thing about the place. not coming back here ever...
(2)Anita M.
Great drinks...dinner specials. Something for everyone! Waterfront with views or indoor seating with AC. Off street parking. Friendly staff. Large portions of yummy food.
(5)Karin S.
The food here is good, the service is great, the seating offers everything no matter the weather. I would definitely come again, especially to sit OUTSIDE! They are my new place to go for blackened fish sandwich since Willies Burgers and Booze in St. Pete Beach took that off their menu (pout).
(4)Gea M.
This is the place to go after a day at the beach. The ambiance is good. Be sure to get a table near the water. They have great specials until 6pm on dinner.
(4)Stephanie R.
Not impressed with service, food, or price. Have been here multiple times giving it "another try" but it continues to fall short. Service is terrible, and better food could be had at other nearby restaurants. Only benefit of the pub is the location on the water and the boat dock. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother.
(2)Nick H.
I have been coming here for 5 years now and have never had a bad experience! Great location, great food, and the wait staff is exceptional! Highly recommend!
(5)Terri D.
Went today for Mother's Day buffet. Could not have chosen more wisely. Attentive, courteous service, clean patio dining, waterside, and affordable? That alone is a trifecta. Add a nicely balanced buffet and this place is a winner. $11.95 for freshest fruit ever seen, eggs scrambled and Benedict, 3 breakfast meats and an awesome selection of carbs. We'll be back!
(4)Tobey B.
Jackie is the BOMB! awesome waitress! Great personality and great service! We will see you next year when we come back!
(5)Chris A.
A great "beach" restaurant on the InterCostal. The grouper sandwich is fresh and the fish tacos are huge. Great outdoor seating and you can occasionally see Dolphins and manatees swimming by.
(4)Janet B.
Place we always like to take visitors enjoying the Gulf Coast. On a nice day like to sit on the deck and enjoy the weather n senery. Boat cruseing up n down the water way or tieing up to the dock to stay for a bite to eat. Food is great never been disappointed. Nice bar drink too. Come enjoy n see what I'm talking about .
(4)Jackson H.
The Pub went above and beyond during my recent visit. Our group's waiter was fantastic. He was well-knowledged in the menu and specials. The surf and turf was perfect. The lobster tail was very large and the steak was served medium well just I had asked. Not to mention, the garlic mashed potatoes and house salad were good as well. And the key lime pie was a great way to finish off the meal. By far one of the best restaurants in the area. Highly recommended!
(5)Thomas J.
Follow up review. Service friendly, but not timely, attentive, or knowledgeable. Outdoors waterfront patio remains very nice. Drinks weak, and food horrible - and that's being quite charitable. Cold tasteless "broiled" fish and tough over cooked fish tacos - actually not edible.
(2)Francesca L.
Two stars for location-was walking distance from our rented condo and right on the water. Other than that, nothing special. My sisters and I went here after a long day on the beach for dinner. We were ready to drink and eat a LOT but only ended up ordering water and 2 apps (calamari and quesadillas). This isn't because we weren't hungry, it's because it LITERALLY took ONE HOUR to get our water and appetizers. I should note that it was not busy at all...there were maybe 2-3 other tables with guests. There was a lady at the front selling jewelry or something who was rude, the hostess outside let us stand waiting for about 5 minutes before telling us she needed a few minutes, and the waiter was completely uninterested in us (though he seemed pretty frazzled). Also, my husband and father went the next day for lunch and my husband got sick from the cheesesteak. Wouldn't go back to The Pub, but we had the time of our lives just down the road at Los Mexicanos!
(2)Kristen L.
Very weak mixed drinks. Slooowww service. Coconut shrimp did not taste fresh. Burgers were over cooked. However, the fries and coleslaw were really good and we did see Dolphins swimming by. Not the greatest place though. Wouldn't recommend it!
(2)Tracy P.
Great location! Awesome view. Fish spread was amazing, rum runner was delish, and grouper nuggets were perfectly coated with cornmeal and deliciously fried to perfection.
(5)Mark K.
Third time here, first time this trip. Bartender was great while waiting for tables. We travel with three other families... Total of 19. Big group which can be tough to seat, serve etc. arrived 8:30 and needed to wait til 9:15 ish for tables. Half empty but 'didn't have staff' so we waited for the same tables that were occupied. All seemed good until drink orders only arrived after going to bar, salads, soups showed up after entrees or not at all. Told we got there right when kitchen was closing. Lots of help hanging around talking in hallway by kitchen, milling around getting ready close or other. Grouper was good. Food was between very good and not so good.
(2)Laura d.
Mediocre dinner. Don't eat the coconut shrimp. Waaay too sweet. The pecan crusted tilapia was ok. But the rice and veggies were overcooked. The bread was extremely stale. Going there anyway? The cod sandwich was good.
(2)Ed M.
Nice decor with indoor and outdoor seating. Went on Tuesday night, they were not busy at all. We were seated quickly and a server appeared just as we sat down. We ordered iced tea, and she was back in a flash. I ordered oysters Rockefeller. Topping was great the Oysters were somewhat small. The salad was very good. I had the snapper grilled, which was okay, but certainly not exceptional. For the price I expected a larger portion. The baked potato was awful, could have been baked and held for days. I will probably not go back again, there must be better choices.
(3)Julie O.
The Pub is the perfect example of why I should stop placing so much value on the three star yelp reviews. This one was on my list last year, but we didn't make it, due to the lower reviews. This year we decided to take a chance and I'm so glad we did. We started off by trying their breakfast buffet this morning. They had the typical selections, scrambled eggs (with and without peppers and onions), sausage links and patties, bacon, pancakes, french toast, biscuits and gravy, fruit, muffins, croissants, etc. Everything was fresh and delicious. The bacon was crispy, the gravy was flavorful, even the eggs were good. The French toast was good, but nothing special. In addition to the standard fair they had eggs Benedict. While not the best I've ever had, it was still quite good for a buffet. The best thing about The Pub is the view. They have three decks overlooking the bay. Oscillating fans help keep everything cool. This alone always tends to bring my reviews up a notch. But seriously, the food was really good. We enjoyed breakfast so much that we decided to come back for dinner. I ordered a combination platter with scallops, shrimp, and crab cake. I requested fried instead of baked. For sides I chose a baked potato and I added a salad with blue cheese dressing. Again, everything was delicious. The salad was mixed greens (which is always preferred over plain iceburg). The potato was cooked perfectly. The bread was not all that exciting, but it was good enough. My husband ordered one of the specials, grouper cakes - also quite delicious. The service was friendly and fast. We will definitely return to The Pub and highly recommend it!
(4)Drake D.
Great view out onto the water inside or outside. All the food is perfect especially the blackened grouper sand which and oysters. French fries are even pretty good and with a mixed variety of foods from the delicious chicken parm to chicken quesadillas this is one of my favorite places to eat at.
(5)Julie L.
This restaurant has a serious service problem. We waited over an hour for 2 appetizers and heard every excuse in the book from our waiter. When we finally gave up and cancelled our order, the two bartenders on duty suggested we only use them. No one seemed to care that the service on the deck was lousy. This is NOT our first bad service experience. We won't be back again, even though the location is very convenient to our condo. Management needs to start paying attention to their waitstaff. Good ones will turn bad if they continue to work along bad employees.
(1)Jose S.
Love the food! The view next to the dock cannot be beat. I have added some photos of the view where I was sat at. I had the Turkey Club Wrap & their thousand dressing is amazing. Also if you own a boat you can bring it on by. Recommend eating here.
(4)Shawn L.
This is a nice place with a great view. We went on St. Patrick's Day. The reuben was excellent. The prices were fair, and the beer was good. I would enjoy going back to this establishment.
(4)Claire M.
I think three stars is fair for this place. I'd actually say two because there was like NOTHING for me as a vegetarian but most people are not vegetarians so to be fair, I will do three stars. Arrived just after 5:30 and our group of four was seated just in time to take advantage of the early $12.95 special. Yahoo! Now, I was stuck ordering the chicken alfredo without chicken. I would normally NEVER order a pasta alfredo dish but I was so sick of salads and there was like, nothing else on the menu for me. So like I said, it was $12.95 and with it came with soup or salad and a side item. It was pretty standard linguine alfredo, it was good, not awesome and I felt my ass expanding further across my chair with each bite I took. Honestly though, the highlight of the meal was when a bird crapped on the head of one of the people in our group of four. Much laughter to be had at that. So this is another one of those places where the ambiance really adds a lot to it. It wouldn't be much to write home about it if it wasn't right on the water. Our waitress was pretty sweet so that was nice, much more so than anyone at any of the restaurants at which we dined. All of us got something on the early special except for my mother who was the big spender on grouper or something.
(3)Yelp R.
Meh place. Beer was warm and flat, food was just ok, service nothing to talk home about. View was pretty good. Come only if you run out of options.
(2)Jay R.
Just had a fantastic dinner with a large group outside on the nice deck over looking the water. Just wanted to thank our incredible awesome waitress Felicia for taking such good care of all of us and responding to all our needs and wants. Food and service great with no complaints. We are locals and this is a nice casual fun place to have a beer and dinner. Again, Felicia thank you.
(4)Evelyn V.
Had such a wonderful experience there. Our server, Kane could not have been nicer! Food was great, minor delay on a meal, but Kane was so pleasant, we didn't even notice.
(5)Rita V.
Fantastic place. They have the best clam chowder in all of Florida, both Manhattan ad moms favorite New England. Today I had The ribs which were fall off the bone. Since I can't eat seafood I always have The steak chicken or ribs. Fantastic flavors. Mom has had the scallops which she loved and today it was the mahi, which she also loved. Roll on up in your car or motor in on your boat either way you will have great food and service.
(5)Christine F.
The best part of the experience is the sitting outside on the water enjoying the breeze. The food is pretty good but pricey for something that looks like a casual restaurant. However, we did end up going back twice during our vacation. Was just a bit more frugal with our selections the second time. I would recommend the fresh grouper but not the oyster basket. My daughter loved the clam chowder and got it both times. Service was fast and friendly both times and we were sat immediately, one time being 7pm on a Friday night.
(4)Steve J.
First thing I ordered was a frozen rum runner . It was the first day of our vacation and I was thinking about those amazing rum runners I had at Shepards Resort last year. So 15-20 minutes after ordering it , it finally arrives . Quite possibly the worst frozen drink I have ever tried. The bottom third of the glass was red liquid and the top was icy/slushy looking. The waiter said it separated as soon as it was poured. I cannot understand why you would bring this to a customer. So he asks if I wanna Pina Colada instead. I said fine. It finally comes out and was slightly better but still pretty bad. I could not taste any liquor at all and the texture was like chipped ice. Finally 30 minutes after ordering our food it came out. All this time tho , we never got the free basket of bread you are supposed to get. Everyone else around us got theirs tho. The cobia which was the catch of the day had no flavor at all. I do not think they put any seasoning on it at all. It was also slightly overcooked. They also charged me a dollar and fifty cents more for it then i was quoted on the phone when I called before we arrived. The wahoo fish tacos were good tho. The coconut shrimp was good , not great. The grouper nuggets were really good but they only give you maybe 7 or 8 of them. We were trying to get back to our room to watch the sunset but the waiter took forever to being us our check so we missed it. The kids were not happy. I asked him for a to-go box and a bowl of clam chowder to go. Chowder was pretty good btw. He comes back maybe 10-12 minutes later and asks if I want the check. Considering we were all done eating, our dishes had been cleared off the table , i ordered something to go and i asked for a to-go box for leftover food, wouldn't you assume it's time to bring me my check ? All in all it took us over 90 minutes from the time we were seated till the time we left. Considering how fast we ate , that's a long time. I would not go back again , i will stick with Rumba Island Bar and Grill or Salt Rock from now on when I want seafood.
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